Wayne G. Elliott 1925-2022

Wayne was born Aug. 23, 1925, in Massillon, a son of Wayne C. and Clara Lucille Kreiling Elliott. He was raised in Akron and graduated from Akron East High School in 1943.

He was a member of th Navy Seabees in World War II from 1943 to 1946, spending most of this time in the Pacific Theatre. He was currently a member of the local Seabee Island Unit, (Navy Seabees of America Island No. 8).

Wayne earned a B.A. degree from Kent State University. A major portion of his business life was in direct sales, including a vacuum cleaner franchise, pest control sales, Fuller Brush manager and real estate sales and manager and investor for 25 years.

Wayne lived in Boardman from 1954 until 2017. He then moved into his son Wayne’s home in Columbiana.

He was a member of the Saxon Club, Branch No. 30, and was the “Man of the Year 2007” and a long-time officer. He was a blood donor with the Red Cross, giving 14-plus gallons. He enjoyed sports of all kinds and as a young man raised a team and played sandlot football with his team in Akron from 1946 to 1947.

Wayne was married to Doris Elliott on Sept. 18, 1948, and they were inseparable until her death March 4, 2000. Wayne also lost daughter, Amy Beth, on July 9, 1973; sons, Timothy, on Jan. 6, 2014 and Dennis, on Feb. 5, 2017.

His remaining family are sons, Wayne R. and Terry; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Elliott; his grandson, Wayne B. Elliott; and his granddaughter, Katy Elliott.

Per Wayne’s wishes, there will be no services.

Memorials may be given to the Youngstown Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509.

Arrangements are by Lane Family Funeral Homes — Austintown Chapel. Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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